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Puerto Rico reached the finals of a CONCACAF women’s competition for the second time on the strength of a runner-up finish in Caribbean qualifying. Karina Socarras’ goal in the 119th minute gave the Puerto Ricans a 1-0 semifinal win over Guyana, before they fell by the same score to Trinidad & Tobago in the final.

In 1998, Puerto Rico participated in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship, losing each of its three matches without scoring.

Garabet Avedissian, who guided Costa Rica to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, is the head coach.

Under 15s - GirlsAug 22, 2016Following the United States’ 2-0 win over Canada in the 2016 CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship (CU15G) final on Sunday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Technical Study Group announced the tournament’s Best XI and presented awards.

Under 15s - GirlsAug 21, 2016The United States scored a goal in each half to earn the 2016 CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship title by defeating Canada, 2-0, in the final on Sunday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Under 15s - GirlsAug 21, 2016Alison Gonzalez (15’, 67’) and Dania Perez (18’, 25’) scored two goals each as Mexico posted a 5-1 win over Costa Rica in 2016 CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship match for third place on Sunday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Olympic Qualifying - WomenAug 20, 2016Canada won the bronze-medal match in a second straight Women's Olympic Football Tournament, beating host Brazil, 2-1, on Friday, before a crowd of 39,718 at the Arena Corinthians.

Under 15s - GirlsAug 19, 2016Canada will get a chance to defend its CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship crown against the United States, when they meet in Sunday’s final at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.